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The Elster AMCO absolute encoder interfaces to electronic and Automatic Meter Reading systems to reduce meter reading and customer service costs. Encoder reading increases efficiency by reducing reading time and eliminating human error. Encoder reading significantly improves meter reader safety by eliminating the need to enter residences or hazardous confined spaces to take readings.

The encoder reading is obtained directly from the position of the register's odometer wheel, and not accumulated from pulses or switch closures. No batteries are required. The encoder communicates over a 2-wire configuration (non-polarized) through our remote reading pad for electronic meter reading, or over a 3-wire configuration for mobile or fixed AMR.

The Elster AMCO encoder exceeds the requirements of AWWA Standard C707.

The Generator Remote Meter Reading System is designed to permit visual remote reading of metered water usage. The system consists of a C700 positive displacement piston type equipped with a pulse-type generator register and remote wall unit.

The Generator Remote Meter Reading System facilitates visual remote meter reading when applied to meters in basements, crawl spaces, shopping centers, condominiums or industrial plants when lockouts, security, location or similar restrictions impede regular direct meter reading. Pit set applications are not recommended.

The piston movement in the C700 measuring chamber magnetically drives the generator. Each of the generator pulses is equivalent to a known volume of water. The generator totalises water throughput and sends pulses to the wall unit via a 2-conductor wire. The pulses are counted and displayed on the wall unit totalizer for visual reading.

The Generator Remote Meter Reading system complies with all design, performance and material requirements of AWWA Standard C-706.